7th and 8th Reefs
Protected Area
Shiprock
Why dive here
With 199+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins, dugongs and great white sharks - 7th and 8th Reefs offers some of Sydney & New South Wales's richest reef diving.
The 7th and 8th Reefs offer a reliable dive when you are in the Sydney area. We find this site usually delivers decent visibility, with the hard corals providing shelter for schooling fish and occasional rays. It’s a good option for divers looking for a comfortable shore dive with consistent conditions. You will find a solid representation of temperate reef species here.
Nearest Dive Centres to 7th and 8th Reefs
Dive shops near 7th and 8th Reefs
Aquatic Explorers
Abyss Scuba Diving
Dive Centre Bondi
SEA LIFE - SYDNEY AQUARIUM
Eunoia Freediving
Frog Dive Sydney
Reviews for 7th and 8th Reefs
Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 7th and 8th Reefs
7th and 8th Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for 7th and 8th Reefs, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (-33.8, 151.24) (0km away)
August Averages
Air Temperature
13.37°C
56°F
Wind Speed
5.32 m/s
10.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1019 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
Book a dive trip in Sydney & New South Wales
Guided dives, courses & snorkel tours - instant booking
Where to Stay near 7th and 8th Reefs
Prices from Booking.com. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.